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Corbeil Minibus Recall 05V140: Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

NHTSA campaign 05V140, reported April 8, 2005, 1,262 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V140LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Problem
CERTAIN MY 1998-2005 CORBEIL MINIBUS SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 28, 2003, AND FEBRUARY 25, 2005, AND BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS. THE FRONT CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, REAR VIEW MIRRORS.
Risk
DRIVER'S DO NOT HAVE A COMPLETE VIEW OF THE FRONT OF THE BUS. THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD NEAR THE FRONT BUMPER COULD NOT BEEN SEEN BY THE DRIVER AND THE CHILD COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED SHOULD THE VEHICLE MOVE.
Remedy
CORBEIL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE RIGHT HAND CROSS MIRROR BRACKET TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CORBEIL AT 1-888-439-3577 EXT. 236.
Notes
CORBEIL RECALL NO. W0061.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Corbeil Minibus19981999200020012002200320042005